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Do you have a trip planned to Germany? Traveling abroad is an exciting adventure as it can open your eyes to new customs, cultures, and people. While the experience is often amazing, there's one thing many people don't think about before they gothe language barrier.
You'll find that there are many English-speaking people in Germany, but you won't always be able to identify them. Instead, it's best to have a few German expressions memorized or written down before you go. That way, if you fi …
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10 Must-Know German Expressions for Traveling Abroad

Do you have a trip planned to Germany? Traveling abroad is an exciting adventure as it can open your eyes to new customs, cultures, and people. While the experience is often amazing, there's one thing many people don't think about before they gothe language barrier.
You'll find that there are many English-speaking people in Germany, but you won't always be able to identify them. Instead, it's best to have a few German expressions memorized or written down before you go. That way, if you fi

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Germany

Are you moving to Germany for a job, a significant other, or simply a change of scenery? Whatever the reason, moving to Germanyor any foreign country for that matteris downright terrifying.
Not only are you away from your closest friends and family, but youre living in a country you know little about.
Sure youve read all the travel books and even learned some German, but nothing can prepare you for the adventure in which youre about to embark.
Lucky for you, weve interviewed s

What's the Best Way to Learn German? [Quiz]

Are you thinking about learning German? Before you book German lessons, its important to know what style of learning best suits you.
You might benefit, for example, from using images to help memorize German vocabulary words. Or perhaps youre more of an auditory learner who likes using sound and music to learn concepts.
Determining the best way to learn German will enable you to find a teacher who can cater to your particular learning style. Whats more, it will help guide you throughout

Raising Bilingual Kids: Expert Tips from a Parent Who Has Been There

As you probably know, being bilingual has many amazing benefits, from increased brain health to higher salaries, and more! You may have also heard that for many people, learning languages is far easier in childhood than it will be in their adult years.
If you're a parent, or about to become one, you're probably wondering how to raise a bilingual child. Have no fear, many other parents have embarked on this journey, and they are happy to share their discoveries with you. Even if you don't

5 Most Common German Grammar Mistakes

Are you struggling to perfect your German grammar skills? When learning a new language, grammar is often the most difficult thing to master. Below, TakeLessons language teacher Tyler S. shares the five most common grammar mistakes to avoid...
Grammatical mistakes are an inevitable part of the learning a new language. We often make grammatical mistakes in our own native languages, but a few hiccups should never discourage you from learning a new language.
Below, we explore the five most